We are excited to spend five minutes with Year 12 student Sara Abu Asbeh, to hear her aspirations for university after high school.
“Personally, I feel ready to become more independent and experience life outside of Ballarat; I think there are so many invaluable opportunities and significant relationships with people I haven’t met yet waiting, and university is an exciting place to begin the next chapter of my life.
My goal is to study a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in politics and international relations, as I am extremely passionate about current affairs and advocating for justice. I received the Kwong Lee Dow scholarship in Year 10 from Melbourne University, and through the opportunities it has provided I have learnt more about the Melbourne campus, and the international exchanges they offer.
Growing up with a Mediterranean and English family in Australia, I have been surrounded by multiculturalism and have loved the ability to embrace many aspects of different cultures. Continuing this in a profession which values and supports the relationships between nations is important to me.
I would love to work in an embassy or for the Department of Foreign Affairs, as it would provide vital work that would make an impact, as well as providing an opportunity for travel.”
Thanks for your time, Sara, and good luck with achieving your international relations aspirations.